International Customs

Module 10

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of customs procedures in international trade. It explores trade agreements, tariffs, taxes, intellectual property rights, and clearance procedures while delving into sanitary and phytosanitary measures, customs valuation, and anti-dumping strategies. Learners will develop the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of customs operations in global trade effectively.

Module Objectives:

• Understand trade agreements and their impact on customs processes.
• Gain insights into immigration laws, intellectual property rights, and licensing in international trade.
• Explore sanitary, phytosanitary, and health certification requirements for goods.
• Learn about customs valuation methods, anti-dumping measures, and preference systems.
• Develop practical skills in managing customs entries, preference codes, and CPC codes.

Agenda:

1. Trade Agreements – Key global agreements and their role in customs processes.
2. Immigration Law – Understanding its relevance to international trade operations.
3. Copyright, Licenses, Trademarks, and Patents – Protecting intellectual property in trade.
4. Transport Regulations – Compliance with international shipping standards.
5. Health Certificates – Requirements for ensuring product safety in trade.
6. Sanitary Measures – Standards for hygiene in international goods movement.
7. Phytosanitary Measures – Compliance with plant health regulations.
8. Anti-Dumping Measures – Understanding and addressing unfair trade practices.
9. UK Trade Policies – Analysing national policies and their customs implications.
10. Customs Entries – Procedures for declaring goods at customs.
11. Preference Codes – Navigating preferential treatment for goods.
12. CPC Codes – Using customs procedure codes for accurate declarations.
13. Certificate of Origin – Ensuring compliance with origin rules.
14. REX Scheme – Leveraging the Registered Exporter System for trade benefits.
15. Valuation – Understanding customs valuation methods and their importance.

Assessment:

• Examination Format:
• Multiple-choice questionnaire.
• 1000-word assessment to demonstrate applied understanding of customs procedures.
• Credits Awarded: 1 Credit.
• Certificate: Issued upon successful completion and passing of the examination and assessment.